The Lions Fire remained at about 4,000 acres and officials said it was 90 percent contained as of Thursday.

Fire officials plan to continue attempts to suppress the fire and utilize helicopter water drops to combat the fire in inaccessible terrain north and west of San Joaquin River.

Officials estimated it will be fully contained by Saturday.

Georges Fire

The Georges Fire in Inyo County grew to 2,883 acres Thursday and officials increased its containment to 42 percent.

The evacuation for the Whitney Portal area, including campgrounds, residents, and the Whitney Portal Store was lifted, and the Whitney Portal Road was opened under the authority of the Inyo County Sheriff.

Cal Fire said 627 fire personnel have responded to the fire and helicopters continued to support fire suppression efforts with water drops as needed.

Los Angeles area

The Valley Fire remained at 1,348 acres and 24 percent containment while fire crews fully contained the 100-acre Box Fire.